Comments on: Campolindo’s Piatt commits to Cal

By: The Ghost

The Ghost — Wed, 23 May 2012 21:43:08 +0000

The life-blood of any collegiate program is walk-ons … because recruiting is not a perfect science a lot of very talented players go to less prestigious schools (Boise State) and do QUITE WELL. I love to see kids like Griffin Piatt head to Cal with a chip on his shoulder and show everyone what a huge mistake was made.

Curious if he had offers to any smaller schools … if not, he’ll really get some heads turning if he does well!

By: moreaufan2

moreaufan2 — Fri, 18 May 2012 23:34:58 +0000

Congrats to this young man! he is a nice player! glad to see him move on to get a high quality education and be apart of athletics also. He can go and earn the scholarship!!

By: S1lverngreen

S1lverngreen — Fri, 18 May 2012 03:31:30 +0000

Crawford,
TJ Ward was a walk on at Oregon, 42nd overall pick in the NFL draft 2 years ago…what’s wrong with a little optimism man?

By: Crawford

Crawford — Fri, 18 May 2012 03:09:03 +0000

Are we really getting excited over a walk on? Come on people- I’m a huge Cal fan but I’ll get excited when we bring in top 100 talent….I’m sure he is a great kid and great student but lets be real, he’s a walk on…I wouldn’t expect use or oregon fans to get all pumped over a walk on, why are we?

By: Nor-Cal Scott

Nor-Cal Scott — Thu, 17 May 2012 21:50:40 +0000

I like what I’m reading. If Piatt was an MVP in hoops I imagine he had to play some decent defense too. That would lead me to believe he can swivel his hips pretty well.

Sept 1 is right around the corner! Go BEARS!

By: Old Bear

Old Bear — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:49:35 +0000

Being a walk-on doesn’t mean he’s not talented but it also doesn’t mean that he’s got mad skillz, either. Tony Gonzalez is the exception, not the rule, and until this dude shows something he isn’t worth discussing.

By: Ben Enos

Ben Enos — Thu, 17 May 2012 02:54:17 +0000

KMo, he said he didn’t know which side he might end up on. If I were a betting man, I think his athleticism sets him up to be a pretty good safety. Think Chris Conte, in terms of size. He played FS for Campo.

ConcordBear, I’m not sure on the Bridge question. I would assume that’s an option. You’re right on the glue guy comment. I really think once he gets a little bigger and faster, he’s going to be a very productive Pac-12 player.

By: Fast and physical

Fast and physical — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:22:08 +0000

They need to stop playing and offer Andre Lewis before he goes to Oregon, Washington, or Utah. Run Rickey Run

By: GridDog

GridDog — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:57:57 +0000

Saw Piatt play a couple of times this year. He needs to put on some bulk to play at the next level, but he’s got good feet, great hands, and one of those guys that always seems to be around the ball (playmaker). Good luck to him

By: ConcordBear

ConcordBear — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:23:07 +0000

Piatt is a glue guy. A great student from a really good family. It’s great to see people like this sign onto the football program. Excited to see if he can work his way onto the field. He has talent, smarts and great frame. Just needs to get stronger and faster.
Bem, is he coming in for Summer Bridge to study and train with the team?
Hope Cal can land the top student athletes in Northern California and the central valley going forward. Talented high character guys are the priority and will get us to the Rose Bowl.
Keep the winners home at the University of California!
Go Bears